In a noticeably robust category, the absolute best outdoor lounge chairs distinguish themselves by how they physically support you as you sprawl out, while also embracing the curated vibe of your backyard or patio furniture. Refreshing your outdoor living space or furnishing a new one, though, can lead you down a whole rabbit hole of options.
There’s no singular type of lounge chair, so know your specifications and square footage in advance. A chaise is ideal for sunbathing poolside, while an accent chair with a coordinating ottoman could be versatile enough to display on your porch or perch by an accompanying fire pit in your backyard. The foundations for this category are equally varied—popular designs make good use of powder-coated aluminum, acacia and teak, plus wicker—but our favorites are those that combine elegant features with hard-wearing fabrics. Read on for a curated selection of loungers that will ease you into warmer weather.
Our Top Picks for the Best Outdoor Lounge Chairs:
- Best Lounge Chair Set: Castlery Maui Outdoor Lounge Chair Set, $1,229
- Best Coastal Lounge Chair: Serena & Lily Pacifica Lounge Chair, $2,198
- Best Modern Chaise Lounge: Article Laholm 78" Outdoor Chaise Lounge, $899
- Best Boho Lounge Chair: CHITA Boho Rattan Patio Chair, $330
- Best Low-Profile Lounge Chair: Neighbor Dweller Chair, $2,000
- Best Cushioned Chaise Lounge: Design Within Reach Terassi Chaise, $4,495
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Chita’s outdoor chair is designed with clean lines and coastal accents to keep your exterior living area tasteful, but modern. We like that the woven rope detail on each arm mimics the look of rattan, and how the neutral hues brighten up your patio, deck, or poolside lounge area.
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Article takes a modern, Scandinavian-style approach to furniture, and their neutral upholstery options (ivory or black) pairs well with sturdy acacia wood framework. We can also appreciate the four backrest positions in this recliner chair—just in case your next outdoor reading experience turns into an alfresco napping session.
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This two-piece lounge set is all you need to decorate a smaller balcony with a mixed media piece that’ll last for years. Castlery’s Maui lounge chair is crafted from acacia wood with similar woven arms as the Chita chair above. This one, however, works well with company. Purchase a set of two, a coordinating coffee or side table to round out the assembly.
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Teak wood takes the cake yet again with this supportive and comfy lounge chair that you can tack a matching ottoman onto. The deep cushioning makes it a plush resting spot for cozying up with a beach read. Plus, the low-profile design matches a laidback design scheme, especially on a wood-slatted deck or patio, but adds in some midcentury legs for a vintage throwback.
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Monochrome colorscapes look even better in the great outdoors, and with a weather-resistant wicker seat like this one, you’ve got yourself a solid alternative to cushioned patio chaise lounges. Set up an umbrella and side table on a patio or poolside, then flank them with two of these chairs.
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DWR is home to splurge-worthy Eames office chairs for your interiors, but they also deserve more credit for their ample outdoor furniture supply. These luxurious chaise loungers come in nine Sunbrella fabric colorways, and the water-resistant teak frame will patina beautifully in your backyard. Line them up along a midcentury modern lap pool and prepare for a sunbathing scene right out of a Hockney painting.
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This funky interpretation on a standard lounge chair leans into elegant resin wicker curves inspired by palm-leaf baskets. The all-weather olefin cushion cover and rust-resistant aluminum frame are designed to endure the elements, meaning you’ve got yourself a long-haul addition to your outdoor oasis.
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We could wax poetic about outdoor furniture from Sundays any day of the week, or we could just present this lounge chair. The sleek metal frame takes a natural twist—literally—with woven hemp rope on the back and seat. A more casual, neutral-toned outdoor area would match this look perfectly, along with a canvas umbrella or other powder-coated accent piece.
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For a more sleek, structural spin on hammocks, consider these foldable, stackable lounge chairs that are easy to transport within your backyard. Crafted from acacia wood and rope, they also help prop your back up, with a steep angle so your legs are elevated. Their weathered finish and nautical aesthetic make these naturally suited for a private deck or a backyard by the sea.
Luckily, you don’t have to live on the Mediterranean coast to invest in a resort-worthy lounge chair. This hanging egg chair is primed for catching the breeze with its woven, nest-like shell, but also encloses you like a hug with its soft seating. Consider it for adding some intrigue and relaxation opportunities indoors or out, perhaps in an elevated terrace-turned-lounge area.
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Serena & Lily’s coastal collections are characterized by natural, breathable materials and fabrics. One of the best examples of this is the Pacifica Lounge Chair, a swiveling seat perfect for posting up poolside (and the companion piece to the brand’s AD-reviewed Pacifica Sofa). “Thanks to the fade-resistant Perennial or Sunbrella cushion covers and powder-coated aluminum frame, these pool lounge chairs look just as good as they did upon delivery three years ago,” contributor Blake Solomon previously said of her couch.
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